Smethwick2 days agoDog dumped with fly-tipped rubbish finds new homeNellie, a Staffordshire bull terrier cross, is enjoying her new life.2 days ago6 Jan 2026Former police training centre could become HMOThe empty West Midlands Police training centre Windmill House in Smethwick was sold last year.6 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Man appointed MBE for services to LGBTQ+ communityMatt Daniels says the award is a "huge honour". 29 Dec 202527 Dec 2025'All children are still into Roald Dahl'The Guinness Book of Records is a favourite with boys, but one author always tops the list.27 Dec 202524 Dec 2025West Bromwich Albion's tracksuit rebels of 1963Footballers went on strike after their manager refused to let them train in full tracksuits.24 Dec 202523 Nov 2025Search on for treasured buildings at risk People can nominate sites for the Victorian Society's endangered buildings list until 5 January.23 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Modern slavery arrests after stolen vehicles foundIn total, 13 people were arrested after stolen vehicles and car parts were discovered. 30 Oct 202513 Oct 2025'People feel unwelcome over England flag-flying' Salman Mirza says he wants to "start a conversation" by taking down union jack and St George flags.13 Oct 202530 Sep 2025Takeaway plan for 104-year-old garden shop rejectedWebb's of Bearwood opened in 1921 and was handed down through the generations before closing in June.30 Sep 2025...